I’m very excited to present a few “Sneak Peak” stills from The Company of Thieves. Shot in the early spring with Writer/Director Shilpa Sunthankar, film follows the protagonist Dex as he hunts down a former partner to steal back his stolen loot. Raising questions about destiny vs. choice, moral ambiguity, violent means, and utilizing symbols and story points from Hindu tradition makes for an interesting ride. Filmed in rural communities around Portand, Oregon, the locations provided a richly layered palette while keeping the film rooted in reality. Check out Shilpa’s account of the filmmaking process from concept to cut.

Director: Shilpa Sunthankar

Producer: Stephanie Tichnor

Production Company: PushStart Pictures

Format: RED 2.35

Here Hank Harris playing Dex, approaches the “drop.” Variable weather on the day we shot in the woods was a real challenge. Scheduling our angles for time of day certainly helped, and we got it just right for this shot.

Determined to get revenge, Dex hits the road in search of his former partner. Handheld here in the footwell, and loving the flares.

Making the deal – The Devil lays out the finer points of selling ones soul. This location is on my top 5 list of favorites, on any project. The shape, color, and general feel of the room was perfect for this scene…the window placements were ideal.

Samrat Chakrabarti delivers a convincing monologue at the point of a gun.

Juliana Toban captured a host of  really lovely behind the scene shots. Here’s just a sample.